The local Church supports a nationwide effort to transform the lives of the poor through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week January 31, 2016 – February 6, 2016. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the Christ-centered, faith-based education that students receive in the 121 elementary, 17 secondary and 4 special education schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Philadelphia Auto Show today hosted students from the four Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education for an exclusive tour of the Philadelphia Auto Show, including a stop to see one of the two FIAT 500Ls used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia.

In September 2010, one of the great supporters of American Catholic education, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, issued a memorable call to action for our school leaders. It still has force today. In an article entitled “The Catholic Schools We Need” (America Magazine), he wrote: “It is time to recover our nerve and promote our schools for […]

Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced the launch of the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal, with an expanded vision to serve even more people in need and an increased fundraising goal of $15 million.

A FIAT 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia in September 2015, today helped to mark the official countdown until the opening of the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show as it made a grand entrance into the Pennsylvania Convention Center during Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia’s “Mayor’s Drive-In.”

Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit opening status independently. ###

Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 due to ongoing travel difficulties associated with the weekend’s winter storm.